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Join us on a 30-day journey towards health and happiness! This opportunity gives you exclusive access to both our online platform and private Facebook group, complete with daily inspiration to transform your nutrition and build healthy new habits. We take all the guesswork out of the equation so that you can focus on what's important: gaining the health and confidence you've always desired.
Reviews (12)
Annie McNeil
Jul 23, 2019
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Going on retreats with Swell Women is a lifetime experience! The surf destinations are incredible, along with the food, yoga and the attending women. We actually get to surf twice a day and our last trip was head to overhead surf the whole time, making it the most fun ever. Thank you, Lulu, for your constant support and stoke on the water!! I can still see that way overhead bomb you took at Sombreros!!!!
Brittany Massaro
Jan 16, 2018
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Before I went on this almost all of my friends said paying for these luxury retreats is always a rip off. These are friends who travel to Indonesia, Bali, and Hawaii all the time. I did not believe them because the marketing of swell women and the reviews. However, I feel my friends were completely right after this experience.
Overall, the retreat was flexible with time. I liked the early morning surf sessions, Bully & Bear were a true treat on this trip. I thought the yoga would be more intermediate and experienced. Growing up going to a lot of Catholic School Retreats, I had a high bar for expectation
Overall, the retreat was flexible with time. I liked the early morning surf sessions, Bully & Bear were a true treat on this trip. I thought the yoga would be more intermediate and experienced. Growing up going to a lot of Catholic School Retreats, I had a high bar for expectation
Kaeleigh Michelle
Nov 29, 2017
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Was very disappointed in the SwellWomen experience that was delivered in Maui. By no means was this product luxury. The surfing that was coached by Bully & Bear was really what made the whole experience. After emailing the owner about the experience was only disappointed more with a response filled with excuses and no accountability. There was no stretching or yoga flow on our very first day of 2 hour surf lessons and nor was our leader there to cheer us on as we caught our first waves. We were not even given bike helmets when we had to ride our bikes on a very busy highway to get to breakfast
Melissa Gouge
Jan 16, 2014
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I attended the SwellWomen retreat in August 2008. This was one of the greatest weeks of my life!!! First of all, Maui in and of itself is purely breathtaking. Not only the natural beauty, but the Hawaiian people and culture are truly inspiring. The retreat itself was amazing. The yoga instruction was wonderful, and great for anyone regardless of experience level. I was a first-time surfer, and found the instructors were so knowledgeable, patient and helpful. I was amazed that I actually stood up on the board at least once almost every time we went out! And the food was unbelievably delicious! Every
Corrin LePell
Dec 13, 2013
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Thank you SwellWomen! I had a wonderful time at your retreat. The food was amazing and the staff was great. I learned to surf just in time to meet my future husband in the water back home in California. We're now a surfing family that travels all over to find the best waves. I attended in May of 2004 and in August of this year(2011) my sister went. Her experience was the same. Great way to unwind, learn something new, and get pampered all in one vacation. Thanks again!
Jan V.
Aug 01, 2013
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In my family, we are always on the hunt for, "THE BEST DAY EVER!" and Swell Women came through for us. The entire extended family (27 in total) had gathered in Maui for my dad's 80th birthday celebration. I contacted Swell Women and Me-Shell agreed to give my immediate family group of 8 a morning surf adventure. When my dad heard about our excursion, he asked if he could tag along to watch. ;) We arrived at the secluded spot with boards lined up and instructors ready to handle our crew raging in age from 50 to 8. With-in minutes, some were ready to paddle out armed with safety
Mindi Combs
Jul 02, 2013
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I've had the wonderful opportunity to go on three SwellWomen Surf Vacations, and here's why: I went to two other surf vacations in Mexico that I found to be adequate, but not over the top with the care and attention that is put into SwellWomen. Basically, once I went to SwellWomen, I couldn't get enough. The surfing instruction is helpful and every instruction is given to your level of surfing. The food is delicious--seriously delicious--and the staff couldn't do enough to make the guests more comfortable or at ease. In addition, there's all sorts of little extras(which I don't want to reveal in
Bonnie Stevens
Jun 23, 2013
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The SwellWomen Surf and Yoga Retreat was truly one of the most transformational weeks of my life. In a word, it restored "balance," physically, spiritually, mentally and metaphorically. I regained my joy, which I desperately watched slipping away. And my normally optimistic attitude was renewed. There is nothing like the rush you feel when you are in sync with the ocean's power, feeling your own strength, and testing the difference your slightest adjustments can make. I dare you not to smile when you feel like this! SwellWomen also reminds your body what it feels like to be naturally in balance
J. M.
Feb 23, 2012
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Me'Shell gave me my first surf lesson and I cannot say enough good things about her instructional style. She struck the perfect balance between making me feel comfortable and challenging me to improve. She laid the foundation for me to continue surfing on my own with confidence. Her joyful approach to surfing made it easy for me to have fun, even as I was facing my fears. I recommend any surfing experience with Me'Shell and her crew!
Lori C.
Nov 06, 2011
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Who could ask for a better 50th birthday gift from her husband! My husband and I attended SwellWomen during one of their co-ed weeks, we met the most amazing people, took up a sport that is now a very big part of our lives and enjoyed an incredible week of massage, yoga and of course, surfing! Me-Shell and Mike were incredible hosts and I am proud to say we still communicate via emails, facebook etc. They were very supportive of our group, very informative on all things Maui and Phil our chef created wonderful meals for the entire week! I would absolutely recommend this retreat to any and all
Melinda C.
Nov 05, 2011
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I've been on three Swellwomen retreats, three summers in a row, and I would not have returned so many times if I didn't love the retreat. I love the overall vibe of the whole thing. The team of people that support the retreat from the surfing instructors, who are consistently top notch and to the chef, who's cooking is something I crave regularly when at home. Maui is a gorgeous place to be and the selection of hotel works well with what we are doing on the retreat: recharging, finding our bliss, and just being in the experience. The owner of the retreat works very hard to please
Customer S.
Oct 14, 2011
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Marketing and website not consistent with actual experience. If you are looking for a higher end experience this is not a good option. Neither the yoga nor surfing experience is anything to write home about. If your yoga or surfing experience is anything but beginner, you will be disappointed. You could achieve a much better bang for your buck by booking at a nicer hotel, obtaining massages in a hotel's spa, and booking private yoga and surfing lessons. I remember sitting at the hotel flipping through a Swell Women 3-ringed presentation binder filled with positive reviews about Swell Women
